Following his father's unjust treason accusation and execution, Ryker, heir to the Duke of Westerwyn, witnesses his world collapse. Left with his sister and mother, they teeter on the brink of catastrophe.
A glimmer of hope, however, arises as news circulates that the Cadilaria Empire's emperor plans to get his heir married—an enigmatic woman, shrouded in a half mask due to an alleged curse.
Given an unwelcome choice, the King compels Ryker to either wed the Masked Princess as the Duke of Westerwyn or face execution. Faced with this grave decision, Ryker, driven by the need to protect his family and restore honor, chooses to court the Masked Princess.
Determined to win her heart and avenge his father's demise, Ryker treads a perilous path, even if it means manipulating a potentially deadly royal ally.

The Masked Princess (Behind the Mask)

Ryker watched as Raquel left the garden with Nicole in tow. He knew that if she stayed a moment longer, someone was going to die. That someone being Princess Faina and Duke Quesh.


However, she had restrained herself, knowing that killing them would ruin their plans. They still needed Duke Quesh Ryker watched as Raquel left the garden with Nicole in tow. He knew that if she stayed a moment longer, someone was going to die. That someone being Princess Faina and Duke Quesh.


However, she had restrained herself, knowing that killing them would ruin their plans. They still needed Duke Quesh alive to keep his son working for them. As for Princess Fania, if she died, they were going to have trouble on their hands.


Raquel’s half-brother already suspected they were involved in Lady Diana’s death and was making everything difficult for them since he couldn’t prove it.


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